Known as one of the medicinal plants in Indonesia. Originally from Papua / Irian Jaya , now spread out all over the island. Crown of god thrives in loose, fertile soil at an altitude of 10-1200 m above sea level.This shrub grows to the height of 1 to 2.5 m. Round its trunk, its surface rough, brown, woody and gummy, branching simpodial. Single leaf,located opposite each other, short-stemmed, lanceolate or elliptic shape, the tipbase and tapering, flat edge, smooth, dark green, 7-10 cm long, 2-5 cm wide. Flowers come out throughout the year, lying scattered on thestems or leaves the armpit, the form of tubes, are small, white, and fragrant. Fruit is a round shape , 3-5 cm diameter, smooth, grooved, when young, green and red colorafter cooking. White flesh, fibrous, and watery. Seeds are round, hard, brown. Rootedriding and yellow-brown. Propagation by grafting and seeds.Phaleria contain several active substances such as:God petals contain antihistamines, alkaloids, saponins, and polyphenols (lignans).Skin of the fruit contains alkaloids, saponins, and flavonoids.

Plants or trees crown the god is often planted as shade. The size is not too big to reach 3 meters high, has bright red fruit that grows from the main trunk to the branches.

To extend the shelf life Phaleria, preservation can be done in several ways including refrigeration, canning, and drying. Drying is done to reduce the water content in the material, may prolong the shelf life of these Phaleria. The proper drying conditions will effect the drying high quality results. Desease that can be cured :Dispel itching (antipruritus) and anticancer. Poisonous seeds. RESULTS AND EFFECTS pharmacological results showed that thebioactivity of extracts Phaleria BSLT method followed by in vitro anticancerscreening test against leukemia cells 1210, showed very high toxicity and potentialas anticancer. Identification of active chemical compounds in the extracts obtained Phaleria lignan compounds belonging to the class of polyphenolic compounds andsyringaresinol (Dra. Vivi Lisdawati MSi, Apt., Thesis in Mathematics and Natural Sciences S-2 UL Sound Update, Wednesday, April 9, 2003).

PART USEDParts of plants used as medicine are the leaves; meat and fruit . The leaves and fruit skin can be used fresh or dried, while the fruit flesh is used after drying.

INDICATIONSFruit peel and flesh of the fruit is used for:- Dysentery,- Psoriasis, and acne.

Leaves and seeds used for the treatment of:- Skin diseases, such as ekzim and itching.

HOW TO USENot yet known effective dose is safe and beneficial. For drugs taken, use a few slices of dried fruit (without seeds). Over the new few days increased dosage little by little, until the perceived benefits. For serious illnesses, such as cancer and psoriasis, the dose should be greater use sometimes in order to benefit improvements. Consider the side effects that arise.

EXAMPLE OF USAGE IN PUBLICDysenteryBoil Phaleria skin is dried (15 g) with two cups water to boil for 15 minutes. Once cool, strain clan drinking water as well. Do it 2-3 times a day.

PsoriasisCut the crown the god of fresh fruit (three fruit), seeds removed, then sliced ​​thin and dry in the sun until dry. Boil this simplicia with one liter of water over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until the water remaining one quarter.Once cool, strain and drink the water twice a day, each half. If symptoms of poisoning, lower the dose or discontinue use.

Eczema, hivesWash the leaves of the crown of the god of fresh sufficiently, then milled until smooth. Glue on the sick, and dressing. Replace 2-3 times a day.

Note :The use of medicinal plants should be based on the principle of benefit and safety. If it is useful to cure the disease, but not safe because of toxic, should consider the possibility of acute poisoning and chronic poisoning may occur.Part of fruit, especially seeds is poisonous . If fresh fruit is eaten directly, can causeswelling in the mouth, thrush, drunkenness, convulsions, unconscious.Using excessive doses for long periods can cause side effects, such as chronic headaches.